Royal Wedding Invite Acknowledges Meghan Markle’s Divorce!

By Penny LaneOn Mar 30, 2018

It looks like the royal family is preparing for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s long anticipated wedding this spring. The official invites have been sent out, with some people noticing that one subtle detail acknowledges Meghan’s divorce from her ex-husband, Trevor Engelson. The ex-couple were married from 2011 until 2013.

Eagle-eye fans noticed that the royal invitations referred to Meghan as ‘Ms.’ Instead of ‘Miss.’

The invitation read: “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales K.G., K.T. requests the pleasure of the company of (name) at the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May 2018 at 12 noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.”

In comparison, Kate Middleton was referred to as ‘Miss’ on the royal invitations before her wedding to Prince William back in 2011. What’s more, this is the first time that Queen Elizabeth has ever referred to someone as Mr. It is the correct way to address a divorced woman, according to etiquette experts.

Royal commentator and manners coach William Hanson explained to the Mail Online, “It was first used in connection to Meghan in the November engagement announcement and since then has been used throughout the royal household’s communications, on press releases, invitations, and social media.”

For a lot of royal observers, it’s a sign that the royal family is moving ahead with the times. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be getting married at Windsor Castle on May 19th. About 200 guests have been invited to the evening reception at Frogmore House, which will be hosted by Prince Harry’s father, Prince Charles. Many British media outlets are already calling it the social event of the year.

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